The 2009 Nitro is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in 6 trims, ranging from the SE 4X2 to the R/T 4X4.
Upon introduction, the SE 4X2 is equipped with a standard 3.7-liter, V6, 210-horsepower engine. A 4-Speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The R/T 4X4 is equipped with a standard 4.0-liter, V6, 260-horsepower engine. A 5-Speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.
The 2009 Nitro is a carryover from 2008.